On Thursday, November 7^th, the office of Congressman Henry Cuellar (D-TX28) hosted a Home Weatherization Workshop for Starr County residents.

The workshop was hosted by Congressman Henry Cuellar’s Outreach Coordinators and provided a broad array of information on home weatherization, preservation, and repairs. The program was designed to provide senior citizens, low-income families, Americans with disabilities, and veterans the opportunity to meet with Federal and State agencies about programs that meet their specific needs.

“My hope is that this event will be able to serve as a one-stop shop for constituents to apply and benefit from programs available from the large number of agencies that we have assembled,” said Congressman Henry Cuellar (D-TX28). “These programs represent investments into our local economies. The community restoration from these programs triggers a domino effect that lowers energy bills and gives families more discretionary income each month, helping produce economic prosperity in the community. I will continue to work with the cities, counties, and agencies across the district to ensure that federal resources continue to be allocated to pressing local needs.”

“The costs associated with maintaining a home are a challenge for many rural homeowners,” said Paco Valentin, USDA Rural Development State Director.  “USDA Rural Development programs are available to provide housing rehabilitation assistance to weatherize and repair existing homes, install or improve plumbing, and provide access to people with disabilities, all critical components to improving the lives of rural residents.”

“We strongly encourage Starr County residents to attend and learn how they can benefit from this event, as even relatively minor home improvements can save homeowners money over several years,” said Tim Irvine, TDHCA Executive Director. “Unfortunately, many Texans simply may not know how to obtain this type of assistance, a problem this event can begin to address. And while these resources are limited, many programs are available locally so we are hoping to see a big turnout.”